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 Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Concert for Kids:Banana Slug String Band to Bring Eco-Fun to Birch Aquarium at Scripps Enjoy an evening of science, song & celebration on Sept. 15 Scripps Institution of Oceanography / University of California, San Diego Banana Slug String Band: Concert for Kids!  The loveable Banana Slug String Band Time: 5-7 p.m.; concert begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $20; free for children under 3 RSVP: 858-534-4109 or online The Banana Slug String Band, the country's premiere eco-band for children, will get San Diego kids dancing, singing and learning about the earth at a special Sept. 15 concert at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. The Slugs, a foursome of lovable musicians and educators from Santa Cruz, Calif., have entertained and educated youngsters for 25 years. The band uses music, theater, puppetry and audience participation to inspire youngsters and their families to learn about - and take better care of - our precious planet. Slug songs feature vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, harmonica and percussion and range from folk to rap, bluegrass to rock. The band has performed at hundreds of venues across the United States, including the Museum of Natural History in New York City and the New Orleans Jazz Festival. Numerous awards include AFIM's (Association for Independent Music) Indie Award for Best Children's Recording, a NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) Gold Award and three Parent's Choice Awards, including one in 2011 for the band's new album, "Only One Ocean." The concert, presented in part by Plum District, will be held from 5-7 p.m. on the aquarium's Tide-Pool Plaza. The concert venue is standing-room only, but attendees are welcome to bring blankets. Splash Café will remain open for guests to purchase food and beverages. Tickets are $20 each and include aquarium admission and parking. Children under age 3 are free. All exhibits will be open for viewing. Proceeds support exhibits and educational programming at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. To purchase tickets, call 858-534-4109 or visit aquarium.ucsd.edu. MEDIA PHOTOS: http://www.bananaslugstringband.com/media.html About Birch Aquarium at Scripps Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fish and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and the Caribbean. An interactive museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps scientists on climate, earth and ocean science. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Birch Aquarium has an annual attendance of more than 415,000, including 45,000 school children. Location: 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, Calif. Phone: 858-534-FISH Website: aquarium.ucsd.edu Directions: From Interstate 5, exit at La Jolla Village Drive. West one mile. Left on Expedition Way. About Plum District The busiest people in the community-moms-are often the most plugged-in. And for them, the Internet is often the best tool to (re)discover what's in their own backyard. Plum District was created just for them. Plum District connects moms with daily deals and inspirations from businesses in their community, and helps them get the most out of their day-for their families and for themselves. Sign up for daily offers from your local favorites at plumdistrict.com. # # # Note to broadcast and cable producers: University of California, San Diego provides an on-campus satellite uplink facility for live or pre-recorded television interviews. Please phone or e-mail the media contact listed above to arrange an interview.
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